Gounod's "Faust"

A magic greater than thou ownest noneCan boast when amorous passion is the theme,And here thy genius reaches its supremeExpression, scarce by Mozart's self outdone.A tribute grand to Love's omnipotence,Thy music floats so buoyantly alongIt seems th' embodied heart and soul of song,Pulsing with passion's fervid eloquence.Unfailing and unfaltering, thy storeOf melody wells forth as from a springExhaustless, whose bright waters soar and sing,And all around their sparkling jewels pour.Gounod! immortal needs must be thy strainsWhile Love in men's and maidens' hearts remains.